NHTSA Recall 99V318000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V318000; Date: Nov. 9, 1999
This condition could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 KIA Sephia; 1999 KIA Sephia
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 102,944
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The electrical circuit for the fuel pump is grounded at junction connector g300. If the pin tension is poor, or the bolt securing the connector to the vehicle floor is not tightened sufficiently, a poor connection is made. As the fuel pump operates, the poor connection can create heat which in turn increases resistance. Eventually the fuel pump will not receive enough current to operate.
How to Fix:
This corrective action is being performed in conjunction with recall no. 99v317.
Recall Notes:
Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 23, 1999
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